Category Archives: Cucina italiana

What Would the World Be Without Nutella?

Posted on February 18, 2016 by babbityjean

That is the slogan (Che mondo sarebbe senza Nutella) for Nutella, the commercial name for a kind of spreadable cream of cocoa and hazelnuts made with sugar and palm oil.    It was created in 1964, and many Italian children grew … Continue reading →

Posted in Abitudini, Cucina italiana, Differenze culturali, English, Foto, Italia | 1 Comment

A (Short) Glossary (Un glossario) of Pastas (delle paste) with fun names

Posted on November 26, 2015 by babbityjean

Agnolotti: “Priests’ caps” Anellini: “Small Rings” Bucatini: “Little holes” Capelli d’Angelo: “Angel’s hair” Cappelletti: Stuffed “hats” Cappelli di Pagliaccio: “Clowns’ hats” Chitarre: “Guitars” Conchiglie: “Conch shells” Creste di Galle: “Cocks-combs” Ditali: “Thimbles” Farfalle: “Butterflies” Fettuccine: “Narrow Ribbons” Fusilli: “Little Springs” … Continue reading →

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Tour Italy through Pasta

Posted on November 19, 2015 by babbityjean

“Italian food” doesn’t really exist much as we use the term in the United States.  As in other countries, food in Italy is regional.  It is the same for pasta.  Local specialties of pasta in Tuscany differ from those in … Continue reading →

Posted in Campania, Cucina italiana, English, Foto, Italia, Puglia, Sicilia, Storia, Vacanze | 5 Comments